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ThruNite BSS W1 vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37648% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$24Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
693 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
8460 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
184 m (604 ft)
Max runtime
103 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
18350
Charging type
MicroUSB onboard charging
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDC for new usersCompact small EDC useDeep pocket carry
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designDeep carry pocket clipAffordable price pointStrong magnetic tailcapSimple and intuitive user interface
Compact size and light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Short turbo runtime (1 minute before stepdown)MicroUSB charging instead of USB-CNo lockout mode except mechanical twistGreen tint on lower modesLED centering not perfect
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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